Author: April Kingsman
Rural Land Register
Rural Land Register: A digitized map of all registered land parcels in the UK, kept by the Rural Payments Agency. Abbreviation: RLR. The RLR provides farmers with accurate land data, supporting efficient farm management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Umbellifer
umbellifer: A plant belonging to the Umbelliferae. Plants like umbellifers can attract beneficial insects and improve farm biodiversity, enhancing pest control and pollination services.
Fish Health Management
The practices and strategies used to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in fish, ensuring optimal health and productivity. For example, developing fish health management programs to monitor and address health issues in aquaculture.
Flushing Ewes
Flushing Ewes: Ewes brought into good condition before breeding, usually by improving their diet. Properly managing flushing ensures reproductive success and flock productivity.
FCR
FCR: Abbreviation for feed conversion rate. Monitoring FCR helps farmers enhance feed efficiency and animal growth, leading to better productivity and profitability.
Quality Meat Scotland
Quality Meat Scotland: The red meat marketing board for Scotland, abbreviated as QMS. This organization supports farmers by promoting high standards in meat production and providing marketing assistance, which can lead to higher demand and better prices for their products.
